Stories from Vietnam

Vietnam announced a broad amnesty that will free nearly 15,000 inmates. The announcement follows weeks of discussions and comes after a maritime incident that killed three passengers. Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security announced an amnesty that will release thousands of prisoners. The exact number of individuals affected by the amnesty is not specified. The scope and specific categories of people eligible for this amnesty are not yet detailed. Details on who will be granted amnesty are emerging. This action is being taken by the Ministry of Justice. Specific criteria for the amnesty are being released. This move is part of a broader decarceration effort. The Vietnamese government stated the amnesty is part of efforts to promote social stability and national reconciliation. Among those included are sixty people who killed three individuals.

Ten ministries, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Cyberspace Administration, jointly issued interim measures for AI technology ethics review and services.

A suspect admitted to gunning down a Vietnamese man outside a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. The arrest follows an investigation into the shooting. The exact meaning of "gunning down" in this context is unclear, but it implies a violent confrontation. Vietnamese authorities were involved in the apprehension. A suspect accused of multiple shootings has been arrested in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Further details on the circumstances of the arrest are emerging. The circumstances surrounding the arrest and the suspect's alleged actions are under investigation.

Mr. Tran Duc Thang has been appointed as the Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee.

Five Vietnamese universities are identified as top-tier institutions for Artificial Intelligence programs, offering stable career prospects.

An Australian gang member has been murdered in Vietnam.

Five Vietnamese universities are recognized as leading institutions for Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs, offering high competition and stable career prospects.

Five Vietnamese universities will offer Artificial Intelligence programs starting April 1, 2026, to meet high demand and ensure stable employment outcomes.

Dassault Systèmes and Viettel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance Vietnam's high-tech sector. The collaboration will leverage Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform and AI capabilities.

Five top Vietnamese universities are offering AI programs with high competition and stable career prospects.